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Forest Preserves of Cook County815-254-0091 www.uplanddesign.com

Park Planning and Landscape Architecture

24042 Lockport St, Plainfield, Illinois 60544

ltd Miller MeadowsJuly 23, 2013É Copyright 2013 Upland Design Ltd.

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Athletic Field Area- flexible open space, approximately 8 acres

- future comfort station location

- field capacity for:

- 2 full soccer, 225' x 360'

- 1 football, 160' x 360'

- 1 ultimate frisbee, 120' x 360'

Bird Watching Area- destination shelter located at

high point

- connection to loop path

- sculptural element

- seating area

Model Aviation Flying Field- relocate field to southern end of property

- 500' x 50' grass runway

- range of 500'-800' radius overfly area

- split rail barrier fences

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Dog Park- fenced area approximately 7 acres

- designated small dog and big dog areas

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River View- views to river and seating area

Picnic Grove Improvements- add volleyball and horseshoe courts

- existing shelters to remain

- 8' wide asphalt trail

- future comfort station location at north area

South Parking Lot and Access Drive- new lot with 50 spaces

- relocation of access road

- maintain existing access off of 1st Avenue Cutoff

Slackline Play Area- wood tension posts

- low height course, 12" or below

- safety surfacing

- seating area

Canoe Launch- access to Des Plaines

River with landing area

Loop Trail- 8' wide asphalt path

- main loop = 1.5 mi

18-Hole Disc Golf- portion along loop trail

- range of difficulty through open space,

woodland, and meadow

- red / white player skill level course

- distance range 150' to 300' per tee

Bridge Overpass to Hospital- or pedestrian activated

crosswalk signal

General Signage- vehicular directional signs

- pedestrian kiosks / site location map at five

locations

- site interpretive signs - five

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